Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Investment Management |
Stages | Early Stage, Expansion, Later Stage, MBO/LBO |
Investing | United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $1,500,000 - $2,700,000,000 |
YFM Equity Partners is an independently owned private equity firm with a focus on unlocking growth potential in businesses by investing £2m to £10m. Established in 1982 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, YFM specializes in equity investment, particularly targeting early-stage, growth capital, later-stage, recapitalization, expansion, and management buyout opportunities. They have a long history of supporting entrepreneurs, owners, and management teams across various sectors such as software, media, biotech, business solutions, hardware & manufacturing, energy, retail & e-commerce, clean tech, health tech & fitness, food & beverage, logistics & distribution, medical devices & hospital services, and investment management. YFM's investment strategy covers companies operating in the telecommunication, healthcare, commercial service, supply, internet, manufacturing and life science sectors. Their commitment to impact investing is apparent as they identify impact and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas where businesses can target improvement. The firm operates regional offices across the UK, proud of its independent ownership structure, maintained by the senior management and investment team. Their minimum investment is approximately £1.5 million, with the capability of investing up to £2.7 billion for suitable opportunities. YFM has a deep-rooted interest in nurturing small UK businesses with genuine growth potential, seen in their management of British Smaller Companies VCT Plc and British Smaller Companies VCT2 Plc, along with Buyout Funds. They also demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges faced by small businesses looking to scale, offering strategic and operational support to realize their investment and growth goals.